Publications (Filter: trade)
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The WhatsApp World Order: Learning to Live with the New Global Political Economy
By: David HenigAn inter-connectivity and technology revolution transformed the world over the last 30 years - with AI being the latest instalment. Multiple,...
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Audiovisual Services: A Neglected Area of EU Competitiveness
By: Guest AuthorBy Hannes Berggren, trade policy advisor writing independently for ECIPE Audiovisual services are a fast-growing part of EU services trade and...
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Privacy at a Price? An Empirical Analysis of GDPR’s Impact on EU Trade Flows
The introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 created conditions that could raise the cost of trading services...
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The Trade Effects of AI Provisions in PTAs: Does Non-Binding Matter?
This paper examines whether non-binding (“soft”) AI-related provisions in preferential trade agreements (PTAs) move trade and how their effects...
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Trade, Jobs and Technological Change: What to Expect in the Next Five Years?
By: Lucian CernatThis Policy Brief explores the intertwined effects of trade and technological change (notably robotics and AI) on employment, highlighting a growing...
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On the Importance of Placebo and Nocebo Effects in International Trade
By: Lucian CernatTrade agreements are powerful drivers of global economic integration, leading to increased trade flows between countries. Usually, trade agreements...
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Trade in the Great Sea: A Brief State of Play of EU-Southern Neighbourhood Trade Relations
By: Jan A. MicallefThe Mediterranean is a vibrant economic geography that could grow significantly. This paper reviews the trade relations between the EU and Southern...
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Time to Rethink Export Controls for Strengthened US-EU Cooperation and Global Trade Rules
The escalation of broad export controls by the US, under the guise of national security and the aim to curb technological transfers to potential...
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Openness as Strength: The Win-Win in EU-US Digital Services Trade
The discourse surrounding the EU’s supposed over-reliance on digital services imports from non-EU countries, particularly the US, has been a...
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The Gini Trade Index: What Can We Learn from A New Trade Indicator?
By: Lucian CernatThis Policy Brief introduces the Gini Trade Index (GTI) as a new trade synthetic key performance indicator capable of capturing the different...
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European Economic Security and Access to Critical Raw Materials: Trade, Diversification, and the Role of Mercosur
Access to secure and stable supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) is vital for Europe’s economic security. These raw materials, which are...
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Trade and Competitiveness: Putting the Firm at the Centre of the Analysis
The European Commission published its communication for the long-term competitiveness of the EU. Trade and Open Strategic Autonomy were among the...